Definition: The Dalton culture is the name given to one of the cultures dated to the Late Paleoindian, early Archaic (10,500-10,000 years BP) period in the North American continent, primarily in the American southeast. Dalton points are long, lanceolate points with a concave base that looks a lot like fluting, and are found throughout the Mississippi River valley, like the Sloan site in Arkansas.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
